--- title: "CCTV Installation Checklist Kenya | Qyvea Limited" url: https://qyvea.co.ke/cctv-installation-checklist-kenya description: "A practical CCTV installation checklist covering site assessment, camera placement, cabling, power backup, storage and handover -- for Kenyan homes and businesses." updated: 2026-10-09 --- > Markdown copy of https://qyvea.co.ke/cctv-installation-checklist-kenya for AI assistants. Prices and stock change; check the live page. CCTV Guide # CCTV Installation Checklist Qyvea Limited Resource Centre · Updated September 2026 A CCTV installation that looks fine on the day can still have gaps that only show up when you actually need the footage -- a blind spot at the side gate, a camera facing directly into the morning sun, or a recorder with no backup power. This checklist covers what a proper installation should address, whether you're doing it yourself, briefing a contractor, or checking Qyvea's own work. ## Before installation: site assessment - All entrances and exits identified, including side gates and rarely-used doors - Parking areas and vehicle entry points covered - Cash points, stock rooms or other high-value areas identified separately - Existing blind spots from any current cameras documented - Cable run distances measured from each camera position to the recorder location - Power availability confirmed at each camera position or along the cable run (for PoE) - Internet availability confirmed if remote viewing is wanted ## Camera placement - Each camera's field of view checked against the actual area it's meant to cover, not just mounted and assumed - Camera angles checked against direct sunlight or strong backlighting at different times of day - Mounting height set to capture identifiable detail (too high loses facial detail; too low is vulnerable to tampering) - Outdoor cameras confirmed to have an appropriate IP rating for exposure - Night vision range checked against actual distances that need covering after dark ## Cabling & power - Cable runs protected (conduit or cable trunking) rather than left exposed where they can be damaged or tampered with - Cable run lengths within the rated distance for the cable type (typically up to 100m for standard Ethernet/PoE) - Recorder positioned somewhere secure and ventilated, not exposed or easily accessible to an intruder - Backup power (UPS) fitted so recording continues through short outages ## Configuration & testing - Every camera reviewed on the recorder screen, not just assumed to be working from the mounting - Night-time footage checked separately from daytime -- a camera can look fine in daylight and be useless at night if not tested - Motion detection zones set to avoid constant false triggers from trees, flags or traffic - Storage/retention period confirmed against actual recorder capacity (see our [storage calculator guide](https://qyvea.co.ke/cctv-storage-calculator-guide-kenya)) - Remote viewing app installed and tested on the client's own phone before the technician leaves ## Handover - Client shown how to review footage, not just how to see a live view - Login credentials for the app and recorder provided and changed from any default password - Basic troubleshooting guidance given for common issues (camera offline, no remote view) - Maintenance recommendation given -- what to check periodically and how often This page is designed to be printed or checked off on-screen -- checkboxes don't save automatically, so print it or take a screenshot once you're done if you want a record. FAQ ## Questions Can I use this checklist if I already have a contractor doing the installation? Yes -- it's written so you can go through it with whoever is doing the work, or check it yourself once installation is complete. What's the most commonly missed item on this list? Testing night-time footage specifically, rather than assuming a camera that looks fine during the day will perform the same at night -- and checking cable runs are protected rather than left exposed. Does Qyvea follow this exact checklist on our own installations? Yes -- this reflects the actual process we use for every CCTV installation, from site survey through to handover. ## Book a professional CCTV installation Free site survey and itemised quote -- installed and handed over following this exact checklist. [Call +254 113 301 244](tel:+254113301244) [WhatsApp Us](https://wa.me/254113301244?text=Hi%20Qyvea%2C%20I%27d%20like%20a%20CCTV%20installation%20quote.) Related ## Related pages [### CCTV Installation The full installation service.](https://qyvea.co.ke/cctv) [### CCTV Storage Calculator Size your recorder storage correctly.](https://qyvea.co.ke/cctv-storage-calculator-guide-kenya) [### Business CCTV Buying Guide What to look for before you buy.](https://qyvea.co.ke/business-cctv-buying-guide-kenya) [### Resource Centre All Qyvea guides and checklists.](https://qyvea.co.ke/resources) Chat with us — 30 min response --- **Qyvea Limited** · Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya (delivery only, no walk-in pickup) · serving all 47 counties Phone/WhatsApp: [+254 113 301 244](https://wa.me/254113301244) · Email: info@qyvea.co.ke · Shop: [qyvea.co.ke/products](https://qyvea.co.ke/products) · Facts: [qyvea.co.ke/qyvea-facts](https://qyvea.co.ke/qyvea-facts)